Derek MacKenzie and Michael Blunden also lit the lamp for the Blue Jackets, who received 26 saves from Steve Mason. He stopped all nine shots he faced in the final period.

Evgeni Malkin had a goal and a helper for the Penguins. Nate Guenin also scored. Sidney Crosby left the game in the opening period due to a groin injury, but it didn't appear to be serious. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 27 shots for the defending Stanley Cup champions.